Chile salmon industry hopes early warning updates can thwart damaging peak algal bloom season

The Salmon Council trade body is issuing a monthly update using a traffic light system to pinpoint worst affected areas as producers turn to technological solutions.

The peak summer season for algal blooms has become an increasing headache for Chile salmon farming industry executives in recent years.
The peak summer season for algal blooms has become an increasing headache for Chile salmon farming industry executives in recent years.Photo: Shutterstock
Published 20 January 2023, 08:00Updated 20 January 2023, 08:00